Upcoming Events at Savannah Convention Center
Description
The 2019 State of the Port Address, hosted by the Georgia Ports Authority and the Propeller Club of the United States - Port of Savannah, will be held at the Savannah Convention Center.
Event Details
GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch will present the latest developments at the GPA during a networking-lunch reception.
New this year, State of the Port tickets include coffee reception and are required for entrance.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
10:30 a.m Networking Reception - TICKET REQUIRED
11:00 a.m. Ballroom Doors Open
11:35 a.m. Ringing of Propeller Club Bell – be seated
11:45 a.m. Program Begins Trey Thompson, Propeller Club President Welcome | Call Propeller Club Meeting to Order Invocation | Pledge of Allegiance | Lunch
11:55 a.m. Lunch Begins
12:10 p.m. Trey Thompson Recognition of Guests | Introduction of GPA Chairman
12:15 p.m. Will McKnight, GPA Chairman Remarks | Introduction of GPA Executive Director | Introduction of Video
12:30 p.m. Griff Lynch, Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority State of the Port Address
1:25 p.m. Trey Thompson Announcements | Wrap-up
Will McKnightChairman : Georgia Ports Authority
Will McKnight was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1974 and from The Georgia Institute of Technology in 1979. Following his graduation from Tech, he continued to work for his family-owned construction company in Augusta and has been the President since 1996. Mr. McKnight has overseen the completion of over $1 billion in construction projects.
New this year, State of the Port tickets include coffee reception and are required for entrance.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
10:30 a.m Networking Reception - TICKET REQUIRED
11:00 a.m. Ballroom Doors Open
11:35 a.m. Ringing of Propeller Club Bell – be seated
11:45 a.m. Program Begins Trey Thompson, Propeller Club President Welcome | Call Propeller Club Meeting to Order Invocation | Pledge of Allegiance | Lunch
11:55 a.m. Lunch Begins
12:10 p.m. Trey Thompson Recognition of Guests | Introduction of GPA Chairman
12:15 p.m. Will McKnight, GPA Chairman Remarks | Introduction of GPA Executive Director | Introduction of Video
12:30 p.m. Griff Lynch, Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority State of the Port Address
1:25 p.m. Trey Thompson Announcements | Wrap-up
Will McKnightChairman : Georgia Ports Authority
Will McKnight was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from The Academy of Richmond County in 1974 and from The Georgia Institute of Technology in 1979. Following his graduation from Tech, he continued to work for his family-owned construction company in Augusta and has been the President since 1996. Mr. McKnight has overseen the completion of over $1 billion in construction projects.
